Vision Pro lens glare using zeiss inserts

I’m using Vision Pro with Rx Zeiss inserts. Particularly in dim virtual lighting conditions (e.g. Cinema Environment) I get somewhat distracted with what I believe to be glare or some optical aberration in the lower outside of each lens. I’ve removed the inserts and have ensured that they are clean and free of any contaminants - I’ve also cleaned the inside lens of the headset itself. There’s a possibility I’m missing dinging but at present I can’t figure out the source of the aberration. Anyone else?

thanks

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Posted on Feb 7, 2024 3:58 PM

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Alrescha

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Posted on Feb 8, 2024 6:49 AM

I've used the AVP with and without the Zeiss inserts. There is some flare regardless, mostly noticeable in high-contrast scenes like you describe (credit roll at the end of a movie is a good example). There's an HDR display millimeters in front of your eyes - some reflections are inevitable.

I find that Cinema mode with a front row seat overpowers the distraction, though it might be a bit intense for action movies. :-) You can also tip your view up or down which moves the effect out of view.

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Feb 15, 2024 9:08 AM in response to zacmoore

I just noticed this happening as well, and as most have alluded to, you can not "unsee" it. That is a real shame as I really liked this; I will also return mine. Gen 2 should address it, as this is not a software issue.

Feb 15, 2024 9:28 AM in response to zacmoore

Yes, and I agree. I was shocked at how bad the passthrough is. Sure, it is better than the Quest, but it could be better for such a premium device. I get it; this is Apple's first shot at this but for 3500k...that is tough.

Feb 7, 2024 5:16 PM in response to robert cibrario

Hi it sounds like you’re having light leakage on the sides. I’m seeing lens flares inside the Vision Pro.

Anyone else with this issue?

Feb 8, 2024 4:16 PM in response to FiguringThingsOutOnMyOwn

Agreed - makes sense. One of my questions is whether the Zeiss Inserts carried such a coating or not. I simply can’t talk to any impact to eye tracking though.

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Feb 8, 2024 4:18 PM in response to Alrescha

Cool - I’ll try that seating as Balcony was the only section available at the time. 🕺

zacmoore

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14 points

Feb 8, 2024 8:36 PM in response to robert cibrario

This glare makes the cinema experience unbearable and honestly could be a dealbreaker. Spending nearly $4K and cannot even watch a movie.

Feb 9, 2024 2:11 PM in response to zacmoore

Well what I see is not so bad that I need to return the unit.

Feb 10, 2024 2:14 AM in response to FiguringThingsOutOnMyOwn

Nikon uses what is called Nano Crystal Coatings and it does work on internal lens flare problems. Unless your shooting directly into the sun!

foobaru

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12 points

Feb 10, 2024 6:02 PM in response to foobaru

[Edit] What I’m seeing is a lighter vignette in certain situations, not a lens flare

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